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Getty ImagesIt was 66 years ago today (January 12th, 1957) that Elvis Presley recorded “All Shook Up,” which went on to become his sixth Number One hit, topping the charts for nine weeks. Elvis recorded the song at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, during a three-day session, which included both gospel recordings and songs eventually featured…

Getty ImagesMetallica’s special November 6th concert Hollywood, Florida’s Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has made its way online. The show was a tribute to late-Megaforce Records founder Jon “Jonny Z” Zazula and his wife Marsha Zazula. The band honored the couple by performing only elections from the band’s first two…

Getty ImagesThe full tracklisting to U2’s new album Songs Of Surrender has been announced. The 40-track collection is based around the concept of Bono’s recent memoir and is broken down as a two-record set, with each member being represented by a single side of music. Songs Of Surrender, which drops on March 17th will be…

PRPhotos.comBob Dylan fans are in for a special treat with the January 27th release Fragments – Time Out of Mind Sessions (1996-1997): The Bootleg Series Vol.17. The new five-CD or 10-LP set includes a newly-remixed version of the Grammy Award winning 1997 Time Out Of Mind album by famed engineer Michael Brauer, accompanied by no…

PRPhotos.comLegendary guitarist Jeff Beck died on January 10th at age 78, according to The Hollywood Reporter. His family issued a statement, which reads: “It is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing. After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday. His family ask for privacy while…

Getty ImagesMaren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne, Jelly Roll and Eddie Vedder are among the artists set to perform at an upcoming tribute for the late actor Leslie Jordan. Reportin’ For Duty: A Tribute To Leslie Jordan will take place on February 19th at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN. All proceeds from…

Getty ImagesRobert Plant credits Phil Collins for easing him into his solo career. 30 years after his second solo set, The Principle Of Moments, Plant looked band on his celebrated second act recalling to Vulture where he was at following the 1980 death of his Led Zeppelin bandmate, John Bonham: “After John passed away and…

PRPhotos.comThe Doobie Brothers have just tagged two Hawaiian dates onto the end of their upcoming Australasian tour. March and April will see the Doobies — including co-founders Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons — along with returning member Michael McDonald — hitting Singapore, Australia, and Japan. The new dates are May 2nd and 5th, at Kahului,…

Getty ImagesMotley Crue and touring mates Def Leppard have just announced an “intimate” March 12th gig at Hollywood Florida’s Hard Rock Live. Blabbermouth reported tickets go on sale this Friday, January 13th local time via Ticketmaster. Prior to launching their 28-date South American and European trek dubbed the “World Tour,” the bands are also playing…